Guiyang (Guiyang / 贵阳) — A City of Mountains and Culture: Exploring a Hidden Gem of China
“Guiyang, the capital of Guizhou Province, is a city nestled among the mountains, offering a refreshingly cool climate and a captivating blend of ancient Chinese architecture and modern urban life.”@ระหว่างบรรทัด · 17 days ago
One Thing I Wish I Knew BEFORE Visiting Guiyang: Bring the RIGHT Shoes!
“Here’s something that beautiful travel photos of Guiyang didn’t prepare me for:
THE HILLS.”@MvgicPassport · 20 days ago
Just back from Guizhou, I don't recommend going in September–October—I'm just being honest~
“🌤️ Visiting Guizhou in September–October is amazing!”@ZoeyDavis · 24 days ago
June to August Summer Escape|Take You to Explore Most of Guizhou
“Guizhou from June to August
Waterfalls are in their high flow period
Terraced fields are lush green
Caves maintain a constant 16℃ like a natural refrigerator
Wildflowers bloom on the grasslands
This summer escape map
Helps you pack all the coolness of Guizhou into one place🌿
.”@象野之旅 · 4 months ago
Stayed at Life Hotel in Libo, and it was incredibly impressive
“The ultimate summer getaway with kids has to be 📍Guizhou!”@Price_Doris_77 · 5 months ago
Stay here for a family summer retreat in Guizhou, and the experience is absolutely amazing
“This summer vacation, I only took the kids to one place: Guizhou 🥳
I took the kids to Guizhou for a trip during the summer break and honestly feel that Guizhou is perfect for a family summer getaway 🤩
The weather in Guizhou is very cool, with an average temperature of just over 20°C!”@AURORA NEWTON · 5 months ago
Only when I arrived in Guiyang did I realize how silly the clothes I brought were
“I thought summer was over 30 degrees everywhere in China, so I packed a whole suitcase full of tank tops, shorts, and light skirts.”@ScienceGeekExtraordinaire · 2 months ago
High-speed rail direct to four 20℃ cool destinations, stay three days for ultimate refreshment
“Don’t want to stay stuck at home in the heat
Here are four cool small cities easily reached by high-speed rail
Slow pace, three days is just right 🧊
🌿 Guiyang | 22℃ forest city summer escape
✨ Highlights
Night view of Jiaxiu Tower by the water
Cool all day at Tianhetan cave waterfall
Stroll and snack in Qingyan ancient town’s stone streets without sun exposure
Walk in Qianling Mountain Park forest
🗺 Three-day itinerary
Day 1 Jiaxiu Tower → Qingyun market for snacks
Day 2 All day cooling off in Tianhetan cave
Day 3 Leisurely walk in Qingyan ancient town then return
🍜 Food: spicy intestine noodles, sour soup fish, silk rolls
⚠️ Notes: often rainy, bring an umbrella; strong UV in the mountains
🏔 Arxan | northern oil painting cool city
✨ Highlights
Check in at the vintage popular train station for free
Forest park with Tianchi lake and volcanic stone forest
Gentle deer at Bailang deer park, morning mist over unfrozen river
Natural hot springs to relax fatigue
🗺 Three-day itinerary
Day 1 Check in at train station, soak in hot springs to relax
Day 2 Deep exploration of forest park
Day 3 Stroll in deer park, watch mountain sunset
🍜 Food: hand-held meat, salty milk tea, wild mountain vegetables
⚠️ Notes: big temperature difference day and night, bring a thick jacket; full sun protection needed
🕳 Lichuan | natural air-conditioned city in western Hubei
✨ Highlights
Tenglong cave constant 14℃ temperature, top summer escape spot
Qi Yue Mountain windmill meadow with wide views
Smooth and comfortable Sumadang forest trail
Cool off on a boat ride in Longchuan water town
🗺 Three-day itinerary
Day 1 Watch cave show at Tenglong cave
Day 2 Oxygen walk in Sumadang
Day 3 Chase sunset at Qi Yue Mountain
🍜 Food: Hezha stew, baked potatoes, Baiyang dried tofu
⚠️ Notes: bring a light jacket for the cave; bring mosquito repellent for the mountains
🌲 Yichun | small Xing’an mountain forest city
✨ Highlights
Wuying red pine forest sea, natural oxygen bar
Tangwang River with strange stones and streams, cool off by wading
Close-up feeding at Jinshan deer park
🗺 Three-day itinerary
Day 1 Photo at Jinshan deer park
Day 2 Hike and cool off in Wuying forest
Day 3 Play in Tangwang River stone forest
🍜 Food: chicken stewed with mushrooms, freshly squeezed blueberry juice
⚠️ Notes: many mosquitoes in the forest, wear non-slip flat shoes
No long transfers, easy direct high-speed rail
Fewer crowds, quiet, comfortable temperature
Three-day short trips perfect for office workers and family travel”@EG. Sol 30 · 2 months ago